Passi
Biography
Passi, real name Passi Balende, is a Franco-Congolese rapper, singer-songwriter and producer. He is regarded by the specialist press as one of the founding fathers of French rap, along with NTM, IAM and MC Solaar.
Passi first came to prominence as a member of Ministère A.M.E.R., the group he formed with his friends to record the soundtrack to the film La Haine, before embarking on a solo career.
Passi made his television debut in Mamady Sidibé's series Inspecteur Sori : le mamba, then went on to appear in the film No Way, co-produced by Ivorian director Owell Brown. After a few appearances and small roles, in 2019 he landed the lead role in Lisa Bierwirth's film The Prince, which he co-stars in with Austrian actress Ursula Strauss, playing in English for the first time.
Filmography
Carte blanche à Passi
2025
as Himself
Prince
2021
as Josef
Symphonic Hip Hop 5
2020
as Self
A Fragile Bond
2019
as Médecin pompiers
French Game
2019
as Self
Secteur Ä
2018
La folie des années 90
2010
as Self
Skate Or Die
2008
as Sylla
NRJ Music Awards 2005 - Les clips
2005
as Self
Rap Attack
2002
as Self
I Rap Therefore I Am
1999
as Self
RapLine
1993
as Self